windshield wipers Acura RSX 2006 Owner's Manual

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To use the horn, press the center pad of the steering wheel.
If equipped.
1:
2:
Your Vehicle at a Glance
Your Vehicle at a Glance
5
INSTRUMENT PANEL
BRIGHTNESS WINDSHIELD WIPERS/
WASHERS
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
(P.62) (P.62)
(P.60)
(P.62)
(P.79) HORN
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH
(P.127)
MOONROOF
SWITCH HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS
(P.61) STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
(P.
63) CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P. 128)
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2
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This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .50
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Instrument Panel .51
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Instrument Panel Indicators .52
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Gauges .57
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Odometer .57
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Trip Meter .57
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Fuel Gauge .58
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Temperature Gauge .58
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Check Fuel Cap Indicator .58
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .59
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Windshield Wipers and Washers .60
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Turn Signal and Headlights .61
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Instrument Panel Brightness .62
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Hazard Warning Button .62
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Rear Window Def ogger .62
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Steering Wheel Adjustment .63
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Keys and Locks .64
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Immobilizer System .65
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Ignition Switch .66
Door Locks, .........
Power Door/Hatch Locks .67
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Hatch .68
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Remote Transmitter .69
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Seats .71
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Seat Heaters .74...........................
Cargo Area Cover .75
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Power Windows .77
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Moonroof .79
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Mirrors .79
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Parking Brake .81
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Interior Convenience Items .82
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Beverage Holders .83
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Accessory Power Sockets .83
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Console Compartment .84
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Glove Box .84
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Vanity Mirror .85
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Coat Hook .85
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Interior Lights .86
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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ÎTo use the horn, press the center pad on the steering wheel.
If equipped.
1:
2:
Controls Near the Steering Wheel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
59
WINDSHIELD
WIPERS/WASHERS
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
HAZARD WARNING BUTTON
HEADLIGHTS/TURN SIGNALS INSTRUMENT PANEL BRIGHTNESS
(P.62)
(P.62)
(P.62)
(P.60)
HORNCRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS
(P.63) (P.128)
(P.127)
(P.79) STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
CRUISE CONTROL
MASTER SWITCH
MOONROOF SWITCH(P.61)
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µ The wipers are not activated.
The wipers run at low speed.
The wipers run at high speed. Hold past ON to turn the rear
window wiper on and to spray the
rear window washer.
OFF
Rotate counterclockwise to turn
the window wiper on and the
window washer to spray.
The length of the wiper
interval is varied automatically
according to the vehicle’s speed.
Vary the delay by turning the INT
TIME ring. If you turn it to the
shortest delay, the wipers will
change to low speed operation
when the vehicle speed exceeds 12
mph (20 km/h).
Push the right lever up or down to
select a position. The wipers run at high
speed until you release the lever. Pull the
wiper control lever toward you and
hold it. The washers spray until
you release the lever. The wipers
run at low speed, then complete
one more sweep af ter you release
the lever. Rotate the switch clockwise to
turn the rear window wiper ON.
MIST
OFF
INT Intermittent
LO Low speed
HI High speed
Windshield washers
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6. 1.
2.
3.
4.
OFF
LO
HI
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
INT
MIST Windshield Wiper Windshield Washers
Windshield Wipers and Washers
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Unexpected, Taking Care ..........................................
of the .203
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .232
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Unleaded Gasoline .133
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .177
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Vehicle Capacity Load .142
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Vehicle Dimensions .230
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Vehicle Identif ication Number .228
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Vehicle Storage .201
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VIN .228
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Viscosity, Oil .174
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WARNING, Explanation of .ii
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Warning Labels, Location of .46
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Warranty Coverages .241
Washer, Windshield ........
Checking the Fluid Level .179
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Indicator .55
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Operation .60Wheels
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Adjusting the Steering .63
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Alignment and Balance .197
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Compact Spare .204
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Wrench .207
Windows ..................
Operating the Power .77
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Rear, Def ogger .62
Windshield .......................................
Cleaning .60
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Def roster .90
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Washers .60
Wipers, Windshield .......................
Changing Blades .192
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Operation .60
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Worn Tires .196
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Wrecker, Emergency Towing .225
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